Contraception?

[JordieC]

Not sure if this is the right place so it can be moved if you like!

I was just wondering what contraception people used after giving birth? With DD we tried the mini pill but I was hopeless at remembering to take it at same time every day so we resorted to condoms.

This time we don't plan on having another kid - well def not for a couple of years so want something more permanent. Has anyone had an IUD? Or what other options do I have?

I like the pill because it usually make my periods much lighter and less cramps but not sure if I can take it everyday at same time. Any suggestions of other options would be great - along with info - how they work, how you get it, how much the cost etc.

[sas85]

My GP recommended me an implanon implant (which I didn't want yet)- they stick it in your arm - think she said it lasts 5 years - you can have it taken out if you want to TTC before that.

[nellnell]

I looked into implanon before giving birth but decided against it as I knew I'd be breastfeeding. I also took the mini pill after my first bub, was terrible at taking it and thought we'd chance it after about 4 months!

We are using the good old condom. Dont go through too many though so fairly cost effective

[sas85]

nellnell - I thought implanon was progestogen based so you could take it when Bfeeding?? I only ask because I was BFeeding when Doc offered it, maybe she was having an off day.

[Jaycee]

I have had implanon since Feb this year and still bf DS. GP said it was fine

[tannedangel]

Implanon is progesterone based and is fine while BFing.

Id suggest either the Implanon or the Depo Injection. Both are progesterone based and fine during BFing.